ICU RN

Job Title: CVICU / Coronary Care ICU Registered Nurse (Travel)

Location: Phoenix, AZ
Shift Type: NOC (Night Shift) – 7:00 PM to 7:00 AM
Contract Type: Travel Contract – 13 Weeks
Start Date: 01/12/2026
End Date: 04/13/2026
Hours per Week: 36 Hours Guaranteed

About the Role

Are you an experienced critical care nurse ready to work at the highest level of cardiac and surgical intensive care? Join a high-acuity Coronary Care / Cardiovascular Intensive Care Unit where your expertise will directly impact the survival and recovery of complex cardiac and post-operative patients. This role is built for confident, skilled ICU nurses who thrive in fast-paced, high-stakes environments.

Work alongside elite critical care teams, advanced technology, and multidisciplinary specialists in one of the most dynamic travel assignments available.

Blended Roles & Responsibilities

As a CVICU / Coronary Care ICU RN, you will:

• Provide advanced critical care to patients recovering from complex cardiac and thoracic procedures
• Manage and monitor patients on mechanical ventilation, IABP, Impella, ECMO, and CRRT
• Care for post-CABG, valve replacement, TAVR, lung transplant, and thoracic surgery patients
• Interpret and respond to complex cardiac rhythms and telemetry monitoring
• Administer and titrate vasoactive drips, sedation, and cardiac medications
• Perform sterile procedures including Foley catheter insertions and central line dressing changes
• Maintain strict sterile field protocols and infection prevention standards
• Assist with bedside procedures including bronchoscopy, Swan-Ganz catheter monitoring, and epidural management
• Float to other ICUs and telemetry units as needed based on census
• Document care accurately in an electronic medical record system
• Collaborate with intensivists, respiratory therapy, pharmacy, and multidisciplinary teams

Qualifications

• Active RN license (Compact or willing to obtain state license)
• Minimum 2 years of recent ICU experience required
• Level I Trauma ICU experience required
• BLS and ACLS certifications required
• CCRN certification preferred
• Must pass cardiac dysrhythmia exam prior to assignment
• Strong IV and vascular access skills required

Education

• Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN) required
• Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) preferred

Knowledge & Skills

• Advanced cardiac monitoring and rhythm interpretation
• Experience with ventilators, CRRT, IABP, Impella, and ECMO
• Proficiency in sterile technique and infection control
• Ability to manage high-acuity, unstable patients
• Strong critical thinking and rapid response skills
• Familiarity with electronic charting systems

How to Apply

Send your resume to: sterlingtherapyservices1@gmail.com
Call/Text Recruiter Sumit at: (408) 580-9336

Pay: $65.00 - $67.00 per hour

Expected hours: 36.0 per week

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Referral program
• Vision insurance

Work Location: In person

Salary : $65 - $67